Who We are

Mission
  • Foster collaborations between African institutions, Penn State, and international institutions.
  • Address challenges and foster sustainable growth.
  • Promote equity, equal access, and wellness.
  • Provide bold and innovative solutions in education and research.
  • Expand opportunities and capabilities for sustained growth in Africa.
  • Serve underserved populations through African engagement.
Vision
  • Empowering Africa’s Rise: Unleashing Potential, Transforming Futures.
  • Researching Africa’s Momentum: Pioneering Collaborative Solutions for Change.
  • Linking Networks, Driving Impact: Scaling Research for Africa’s Flourishing.
  • Shaping Africa’s Destiny: Empowering Research, Igniting Transformation.
  • From Conversation to Action: Revolutionizing Research for Africa’s Progress.
Goals
  • MOUs with African institutions for projects.
  • Pilot high-impact projects in Africa.
  • Engage underrepresented populations, collaborate with MSIs.
  • Online resources and workshops for partnership.